Notice of Intent to Award IFB 26-2150-P004 Milk Products

This contract establishes a statewide agreement for the procurement, warehousing, and distribution of milk products to Mississippi’s school‑based child‑nutrition programs. The Department of Education will set a base price for milk items; the selected distributor must purchase, store, and deliver the products to all participating school food‑service authorities, ensuring that prices do not exceed the established contract price. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder under an Invitation for Bids (IFB) process, with a base term of one year and a single optional renewal. • Scope: Statewide supply chain for all milk products used in K‑12 school meals. • Term: July 1 2026 – June 30 2027, with one optional one‑year renewal. • Award Method: Lowest responsive bid (full open competition). • Vendor: Prairie Farms – Region 6 (Kosciusko, MS).